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Bridge the Gap with Dental Bridges from Hill Avenue Dental

March 24, 2015

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180413013If you have a damaged or missing tooth, then you know the consequences are anything but pleasant. Of course, there’s the concern about the appearance of your smile, but beyond that you also may not be able to speak clearly or eat the foods that are part of a nutritious diet, such as raw fruits and vegetables. If you are contending with any of these difficulties, then consider getting a dental bridge from Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI.

In addition to the troubles named above, missing teeth can also bring about a change in your bite, cause other teeth to shift out of place, bring on symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and increase the risk for periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Dental Bridges in Superior, WI

A bridge is a dental prosthetic that fills the space left by one to three missing teeth. This bridge is held securely in place by dental crowns, which are adhesively bonded to the teeth that are on either side of the missing teeth. In turn, these crowns support the pontic, or false tooth or teeth that replace your damaged or missing teeth.

If you are a candidate for a dental bridge, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III will first need to prep the teeth that support the bridge. If these teeth are decayed or worn down, we may need to restore them before they can be outfitted for crowns.

Next, we’ll take impressions of your teeth in order to create model that will be used to design a bridge that fits perfectly across the gap and matches your bite. A perfect fit is critical in order to avoid any dental health problems down the road. While your bridge is fabricated in our trustworthy dental lab, you’ll wear a temporary bridge so the teeth and gums are protected from damage. When the permanent bridge is ready, simply return to Hill Avenue Dental for one more visit when we’ll fit and cement the bridge in to place.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you would like to determine whether or not a dental bridge is the right choice to mend your smile, then call Hill Avenue Dental today for a consultation. We serve patients in Superior, WI, as well as from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

Crowns and Bridges from Hill Avenue Dental Will Give You Back Your Smile

October 10, 2014

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The leaves are turning and fall is here. That means Thanksgiving and Christmas must be just around the corner. Do the gatherings and parties that go along with the holiday season make you more self-conscious of your teeth? Now is the time to take action. If you have broken or missing teeth, then Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. Doug Clark, III at Hill Avenue Dental are the dentists in Superior, WI, who can give you a new smile with crown and bridge therapy.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown, also called a dental cap, encases an existing tooth that has been damaged. The crown preserves the functionality of the tooth and prevents further damage from happening to the tooth. Crowns are designed to look like your own teeth, so your smile will be beautiful and always look natural. These restorative wonders are the choice of many patients and dentists for cracked or otherwise fractured teeth; to protect a tooth that has had a root canal; and to secure a fixed bridge in place.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth. Usually, bridges require that teeth on either side of the missing tooth be reshaped to accommodate a crown. Dr. Clark or Dr. Clark will carefully examine these teeth to make sure they are healthy and sturdy enough to anchor a bridge. Once this determination is made and once the crowns are in position, they will support the bridge that holds the artificial tooth, called a pontic, in place of the missing tooth. Bridges are used to replace one missing tooth or a row of teeth.

Dr. Clark and Dr. Clark at Hill Avenue Dental are the dentists in Superior, WI, who have the expertise to repair damaged and missing teeth with crowns and bridges, so your smile is the most attractive one you can have for the holiday season.

Call Hill Avenue Dental Today

If you’re ready to discuss how crowns and bridges can repair your smile, then call Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI. Drs. Clark and their staff also serve patients throughout Northern Wisconsin, Northeastern Minnesota, Duluth, Douglas County and beyond.

Have A Fuller Smile with Crown & Bridge Therapy

June 25, 2014

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With summer knocking at your door, many people are doing everything they can to make sure they look their absolute best for the summer season. Whether it is buying the best food for the barbecue or going to the gym to get ready for the beach, many people want to have as much fun and feel as confident as possible inside and out. If you have teeth missing from your smile, you may find it difficult to find confidence in the way you look. You are sure to reconnect with old friends and meet many new people this summer season, so making the best impression is important. Dr. Doug Clark and Dr. H. Douglas Clark understand the struggle their patients go through when they have teeth missing from their smile, and they are able to give their patients the smile they have always wanted using crown & bridge therapy.
A crown, also known as a dental cap, is placed atop an existing tooth as to prevent it from any further harm or damage. Looking exactly like natural teeth, crowns are able to give you a healthy, beautiful smile without looking unnatural. There are many reasons why someone would need a crown, such as a cavity that as gone awry and a filling would not be able to take care of the issue. Crowns are also excellent for cracked or fractured teeth, after root canal therapy, or to keep a fixed bridge into place.
Bridges are used to replace a missing tooth, or a row of teeth, kept in place by crowns affixed to remaining teeth. The important thing with bridgesis that you must have healthy, stable teeth to act as anchors to keep the bridge properly in place.  Because bridges are not able to be moved, you do not have to worry about it moving out of place, being able to enjoy the security of your smile at all times.
If you are curious about crowns and bridges and how Drs. Clark can help give you a great looking smile in no time, please contact our office and make an appointment! We would love to see you, and will be more than happy to help!

Contact our office in Superior, WI today and schedule your appointment with our caring, experienced doctors. We look forward to completely transforming the way you look at your smile, allowing you to open up fully to the world and the people who are important to you. Our family-friendly office proudly serves patients from throughout Superior, Northeastern Minnesota, Douglas County, Duluth, Northern Wisconsin, and beyond.